American, Southwest Airlines postpone offering in-flight booze due to poor passenger behavior
Jun 02, 2021 00:32 am UTC| Economy Business
Due to the increase in passengers behaving badly, both American Airlines and Southwest Airlines have decided not to resume their alcoholic beverage service during flights. American started serving alcoholic beverages in...
Google begins implementing revenue-boosting service terms
Jun 01, 2021 23:53 pm UTC| Economy Business Technology
Google is expected to boost its revenue through YouTube monthly fees, account storage purchases, and Google Play commissions following the start of the wide range of changes to its service terms. Previously small...
Toshiba to lead 10 other Japanese firms in quantum tech R&D
Jun 01, 2021 23:53 pm UTC| Economy Business Technology
Toshiba Corp. will lead 10 other Japanese companies in launching a council this summer that would explore the possibility of industrializing quantum technology. The council will deal with quantum computers, quantum...
S. Korea's exports jump 45.6%, recovers for 7th straight month in May
Jun 01, 2021 23:44 pm UTC| Economy Business
South Koreas exports jumped 45.6 percent on year in May to US$50.7 billion due to strong demand for chips amid the global economic recovery, to extend its gains to a seventh consecutive month. Outbound shipments came to...
CJ ENM aiming to become Asia’s Marvel Studios with $4.5 billion investment
Jun 01, 2021 10:03 am UTC| Business Economy
CJ ENM is one of the major entertainment companies in South Korea. Last week, it was reported that it is aiming to conquer a bigger market share by expanding outside of the country and targeting the world stage. CJ ENMs...
Qantas Airways announces a year of unlimited flights incentive for COVID-19 vaccinated passengers
Jun 01, 2021 09:32 am UTC| Business Economy
Qantas Airways Limited, the flagship carrier of Australia, is helping promote COVID-19 vaccination by announcing unlimited free flights for a year as an incentive for passengers who have been vaccinated already. Major...
Unilever, ENOUGH sign deal for plant-based protein food innovations
Jun 01, 2021 09:31 am UTC| Business Economy
Unilever teams up with ENOUGH, formerly known as 3F BIO, for plant-based protein innovations. The British multinational consumer goods company based in London announced last week that it will collaborate with the said...
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